With the onset of the new summer season becomes relevant question: what to plant on the site?
There is an interesting hybrid that combines many qualities: external beauty, taste and yield. This sort of tomato has the name "Persimmon", and it will be discussed later in the article.
In more detail, you will find in this material a full description of the variety and its characteristics, as well as get acquainted with the peculiarities of cultivation.
Tomato "Persimmon": description of the variety
Grade name | Persimmon |
general description | Mid-season determinant variety |
Originator | Russia |
Ripening | 90-105 days |
The form | Fruits are round, slightly flattened |
Colour | Yellow |
Average tomato mass | 350-400 grams |
Application | Universal |
Yield varieties | 4-5 kg from a bush |
Features of growing | Agrotechnika standard |
Disease resistance | Poorly resistant to major diseases. |
Many gardeners love experimenting on their own plots. This variety was bred by experimental methods by Russian amateur gardeners. After registration in 2009, received official status of the variety.
This plant is about 70-90 centimeters average, but in good greenhouse conditions it can reach 120-140 centimeters, in this case it needs a garter. Belongs to mid-season varieties of tomatoes.
From the time the seedlings are planted to the fruit of the varietal maturity, 90-105 days pass. Is suitable for cultivation as in an open ground, so in greenhouses. By type of bush refers to the determinant, standard types of plants.
Tomatoes "Persimmon" are not particularly resistant to diseases, and therefore more suitable for experienced gardeners. But this is not a particular disadvantage, since with proper skills plant diseases can be easily avoided.
And also about varieties of high-yielding and disease-resistant, about tomatoes not undergoing late blight.
Specifications
Despite a certain capriciousness, he has a good yield. With proper care of the plant, you can get up to 4-5 pounds from a bush for the season. With a recommended planting density of 7-9 bushes per square meter. meter you can get a good harvest.
You can compare the yield of this variety with others in the table below:
Grade name | Yield |
Persimmon | 4-5 kg from a bush |
Nastya | 10-12 kg per square meter |
Bella Rosa | 5-7 kg per square meter |
Banana red | 3 kg from a bush |
Gulliver | 7 kg from a bush |
Lady shedi | 7.5 kg per square meter |
Pink Lady | 25 kg per square meter |
Honey heart | 8.5 kg from a bush |
Fat jack | 5-6 kg from a bush |
Broody | 10-11 kg per square meter |
Gardeners usually note the following positive qualities:
- good yield;
- interesting taste;
- universality of the use of fruits;
- good storage and long storage.
Among the disadvantages are weak resistance to diseases.
After the fruits have reached their varietal maturity, they acquire a bright yellow color. The shape is rounded, slightly flattened, similar to persimmon, hence the name of the variety. The average weight can reach 500 grams, but usually it is usually 350-400 grams. The number of chambers 6-8, the dry matter content in tomato reaches 4-6%. At the peak of maturity have a sweetish taste, and when the fruits are overripe, they give sour.
You can compare the weight of fruits with other varieties in the table below:
Grade name | Fruit weight |
Persimmon | 350-400 grams |
Doll | 250-400 grams |
Summer resident | 55-110 grams |
Lazy man | 300-400 grams |
The president | 250-300 grams |
Buyan | 100-180 grams |
Kostroma | 85-145 grams |
Sweet bunch | 15-20 grams |
Black bunch | 50-70 grams |
Stolypin | 90-120 grams |
These tomatoes are famous for their versatility in use. They are very good for fresh consumption. Small fruits are great for conservation. Due to the high content of beta carotene, the juices obtained from such tomatoes are especially useful, the combination of sugars and acids makes them very tasty.
A photo
To see the fruits of tomato variety "Persimmon" can be in the photo:
Features of growing
Tomato cultivar "Persimmon" for cultivation in the open field is suitable for the southern regions: the North Caucasus, the Astrakhan region are optimal for this. And in open ground and greenhouse conditions gives an equally good harvest. In the central part and in the northern regions of Russia, "Hurmu" is grown in greenhouses or greenhouses.
Due to the relatively weak resistance to diseases, "Persimmon" has a number of features, and is more suitable for gardeners with experience. In cultivation, this species requires special care. Be especially careful to observe the mode of watering and lighting.
Ready fruits possess remarkable flavoring qualities. Well tolerated for long-term storage and transportation.
Diseases and pests
This type of tomato has an average disease resistance. But observing a number of preventive measures can be avoided. Timely weeding of the soil, compliance with the irrigation regime, and the use of fertilizers will help to avoid many troubles.
Most often prone to phytosporosis, with the defeat of such a disease, the affected areas of the plant are removed..
Of the pests most prone to wireworms, slugs and whiteflies. Against the wireworm apply the drug Basudin and lime sour soil. Whiteflies are fought with Confidor.
They fight slugs with soil decal, as well as loosening and sprinkling hot pepper, about 1 teaspoon per square meter. meter.
We also bring to your attention articles about fertilizers for tomatoes.:
- Organic, mineral, phosphoric, complex and ready-made fertilizers for seedlings and TOP best.
- Yeast, iodine, ammonia, hydrogen peroxide, ash, boric acid.
- What is foliar feeding and when picking, how to conduct them.
Conclusion
If you are a novice gardener and decide to plant this variety for yourself - do not be discouraged if it didn’t work out the first time, gardeners are people who are sympathetic and will always help a beginner with advice. So boldly plant tomatoes "Persimmon" and the result will surely please you. Good luck and tasty harvest.
In the table below you will find links to tomato varieties with different ripening periods:
Early maturity | Mid-season | Middle late |
White filling | Ilya Muromets | Black truffle |
Alenka | Wonder of the world | Timofey F1 |
Debut | Biya rose | Ivanovich F1 |
Bony m | Bendrick cream | Pullet |
Room surprise | Perseus | Russian soul |
Annie F1 | Yellow giant | Giant red |
Solerosso F1 | Blizzard | New Transnistria |